NO HELMET CAN PREVENT SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURIES A PLAYER MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL.

Do not use this helmet to butt, ram or spear an opposing player. This is in violation of the football rules and such use can result in severe head or neck injuries, paralysis or death to you and possible injury to your opponent. Contact in football may result in CONCUSSION-BRAIN INJURY which no helmet can prevent. Symptoms include: loss of consciousness or memory, dizziness, headache, nausea or confusion. If you have symptoms, immediately stop playing and report them to your coach, trainer and parents. Do not return to a game or practice until all symptoms are gone and you have received medical clearance. Ignoring this warning may lead to another and more serious or fatal brain injury.

The warranty on helmet shells is fine (5) years for polycarbonate (varsity) helmets and three (3) years for ABS (youth) helmets, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance.

Align the small tip of the Quick Release Tool with the center of the Quick Release pin. An inflation needle, ball-point pen, or other device with a small, defined tip would also work. Press down on the center of the Quick Release Pin to push the center pin inward.

Align the holes of the four face mask attachment clips with the helmet shell, grommets and front bumper T-nuts. Screw the top two helmet attachment clips onto the “Riddell” front bumper T-nuts.

Step 6

ATTACH THE CLIPS

From the inside of the helmet, ensure that the Quick Release receptacles are firmly pushed through the grommets. Place a nger behind the base of the first receptacle to anchor it during the reconnection process.

Step 7

ENGAGE THE PIN

With the Quick Release receptacle in place, position the Quick Release face mask attachment clip onto the receptacle and use the small tip of the Quick Release Tool to press down the center pin. An inflation needle, ball-point pen, or other device with a small, defined tip could be used in place of the Quick Release Tool.

Step 8

LOCK THE PIN

With center pin depressed, use the blunt end of the Quick Release tool to press firmly onto the Quick Release pin until an audible click is heard to conrm that the Quick Release pin has been securely reconnected to the receptacle. Repeat steps 2-4 on the remaining Quick Release face mask attachment clip. Upon completion, ensure that face mask attachment clips have been securely reengaged.

Align the small tip of the Quick Release Tool with the center of the Quick Release pin. An inflation needle, ball-point pen, or other device with a small, defined tip would also work. Press down on the center of the Quick Release Pin to push the center pin inward.

Align the holes of the four face mask attachment clips with the helmet shell, grommets and front bumper T-nuts. Screw the top two helmet attachment clips onto the “Riddell” front bumper T-nuts.

Step 6

ATTACH THE CLIPS

From the inside of the helmet, ensure that the Quick Release receptacles are firmly pushed through the grommets. Place a nger behind the base of the first receptacle to anchor it during the reconnection process.

Step 7

ENGAGE THE PIN

With the Quick Release receptacle in place, position the Quick Release face mask attachment clip onto the receptacle and use the small tip of the Quick Release Tool to press down the center pin. An inflation needle, ball-point pen, or other device with a small, defined tip could be used in place of the Quick Release Tool.

Step 8

LOCK THE PIN

With center pin depressed, use the blunt end of the Quick Release tool to press firmly onto the Quick Release pin until an audible click is heard to conrm that the Quick Release pin has been securely reconnected to the receptacle. Repeat steps 2-4 on the remaining Quick Release face mask attachment clip. Upon completion, ensure that face mask attachment clips have been securely reengaged.

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

Concussions are traumatic brain injuries that must be taken seriously. Concussions can occur in any sport or recreational activity. That is why all coaches, parents, and athletes need to learn concussion signs and symptoms and what to do if a concussion occurs. Below you will find information detailing concussion recognition, management and prevention.

If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, remove the athlete from play and seek medical attention. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.

Rest is key to helping an athlete recover from a concussion. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, and playing video games, may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be carefully managed and monitored by a health care professional.

Remember: Concussions affect people differently. While most athletes with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms that last for days, or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF

Appears dazed or stunned

Is confused about assignment or position

Forgets an instruction

Is unsure of game, score, or opponent

Moves clumsily

Answers questions slowly

Loses consciousness (even briefly)

Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes

Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall

Can’t recall events after hit or fall

SIGNS OBSERVED BY ATHLETE

Headache or “pressure” in head

Nausea or vomiting

Balance problems or dizziness

Double or blurry vision

Sensitivity to light

Sensitivity to noise

Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy

Concentration or memory problems

Confusion

Just not “feeling right” or is “feeling down”

WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT?

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU THINK YOUR ATHLETE HAS A CONCUSSION?

If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, remove the athlete from play and seek medical attention. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.

Rest is key to helping an athlete recover from a concussion. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration, such as studying, working on the computer, and playing video games, may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be carefully managed and monitored by a health care professional.

Remember: Concussions affect people differently. While most athletes with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms that last for days, or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer.

Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports”, A Fact Sheet for Parents and Athletes. Available here

PROTECTION TOUR

The inaugural USA Football Protection Tour is a health and safety program that educates youth football players, parents, coaches and administrators on the importance of proper equipment fitting, tackling fundamentals and concussion awareness. At each tour stop, USA Football, with the support of the NFL team in that market, will conduct a free one-day event forlocal youth football leagues that will deliver expert-driven health and safety content for coaches, parents
and players.

Each event session is limited to 150 athletes plus their parents. Each participant will be properly fitted for a helmet by a Riddell expert. If you have your helmet - bring it. If not, we’ll fit one for you and provide you with the proper measurements to share with your youth football league.

PROTECTION TOUR

The inaugural USA Football Protection Tour is a health and safety program that educates youth football players, parents, coaches and administrators on the importance of proper equipment fitting, tackling fundamentals and concussion awareness. At each tour stop, USA Football, with the support of the NFL team in that market, will conduct a free one-day event forlocal youth football leagues that will deliver expert-driven health and safety content for coaches, parents
and players.

Each event session is limited to 150 athletes plus their parents. Each participant will be properly fitted for a helmet by a Riddell expert. If you have your helmet - bring it. If not, we’ll fit one for you and provide you with the proper measurements to share with your youth football league.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Face Masks can be complicated but hopefully we can answer any remaining questions you have here.

good ace mask but my OAKLEY visor ddient fit on it without me crushing it in and having to use zip ties instead of the visor clips but besides the visor it is a good facemark for people who don't use visors

Review by jake (Posted on 2/16/2016)

Price

Value

Quality

Good but some cons

It's a great face mask but don't get it if u have a visor cause it was a huge pain for me to even get my visor on it compared to other facemask and u cannot use visor clips on it u have to use zip ties, I have spent hours trying to get clips on, I have even bout different types of clips, u have to use zip ties and the visor looks kind of awkward, beside that it's great and very visable

Founded in 1929, Riddell is a premier designer and developer of protective sports equipment and a recognized leader in helmet technology and innovation.

Est. 1929

One of BRG Sports most well known brands, Riddell is the leading manufacturer of football helmets, shoulder pads and reconditioning services (cleaning, repairing, repainting and recertifying existing equipment).